Tag Archives: California

The Grand Café

Posted on March 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Most people that go to Las Vegas stay on The Strip and then there are smaller groups that wish to stay in Old Las Vegas in the downtown area. In the old days I liked The Strip and if I … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Chards

Posted on March 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We had a chance to meet with some dear friends for a night of “dining and dancing” as the old saying goes. We were meeting up for a night of dinner, dancing and of course wine at a restaurant that … Continue reading →

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The February Birthdays

Posted on February 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I write about the curious way we celebrate birthdays. Since there are so many in the family, it would become rather onerous on everyone to have several different parties to attend each month, so we combine them … Continue reading →

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A Night of Pizzas

Posted on February 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I think that most people like eating pizza, and that particular industry has flourished. When I was growing up, one went to a pizzeria and ate at the restaurant, but then it blossomed into a major fast-food business and most … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Ninety Years

Posted on February 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ninety years is quite the milestone of any celebration, and when one is talking about a life, it is truly remarkable. We just celebrated that milestone for my Mother-in-Law and what a grand turn-out, it was. She was one of … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There is a strong rumor that there is a sporting event called the Super Bowl coming up very soon; in fact by the time this is published it will be history. Everywhere one is bombarded by this coming event, wherever … Continue reading →

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The End of the Tasting

Posted on February 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was getting close to the end of the meal and of the wine tastings as well. I may say that The Caller was a real trouper, as he was under the weather, but he still came out for the … Continue reading →

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Terra d’Oro Wines

Posted on January 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While at Gravity Bar & Grill in Milford, Michigan we were introduced to Terra d’Oro Winery. The winery is part of the much larger Trinchero Family Estates of wine, which oversees production of plenty of the wines that most people … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting at Gravity

Posted on January 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Gravity Bar & Grill is a delightful restaurant in downtown Milford, Michigan. I have written about Milford in past articles, as I really enjoy the quaintness of the community and I really enjoy the downtown area. I am really surprised … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Good Cabs

Posted on January 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write about many parties that we host or go to where wine is not the focal point of the affair, but it certainly adds to the festivities. Wine is usually well received as the beverage of choice … Continue reading →

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